[Dixielandjazz] C soprano mouthpiece

[J. D. Bryce]

Can anyone help me find a true C soprano sax mouthpiece?  Most of the ones I've seen for sale are Bb soprano mouthpieces that have been cut.

The mouthpieces I've used so far tune perfectly to Bb, but when you play D (With octave key) or above, the horn goes very sharp. I've not been able to correct this problem with the mouthpieces I have. I've not been able to lip the notes down either.

I've been using this horn (a 1929 Martin stencil) to cover the oboe parts in a community band. The horn plays wonderfully, except for this tuning issue. I am aware that sopranos in general are difficult to play in tune, but I've been playing sopranos for 40 years with no problems.

I am hoping a true C soprano mouthpiece will help.

Help

J Bryce
(one of Sheik Littlefield's minions)